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Students wait as CBSE portal remains inactive
Hindustan TimesArchived
The re-evaluation window was originally expected on May 29, then postponed to June 1 for a transparent and glitch-free process. Students who received scanned answer books must identify exact questions and explain marking errors online. The delay matters because board marks affect
Saini launches Make in Haryana 2026 policy
ANIArchived
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini launched the Make in Haryana Industrial Policy 2026 in Gurugram, pitching the state as a future-ready investment destination. The policy targets Rs 5 lakh crore in investment and 10 lakh jobs. Memorandums of understanding worth Rs 1.10 lak)
Congress seeks Pradhan's resignation over CBSE OSM row
Business StandardArchived
Congress demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the CBSE On Screen Marking controversy, Business Standard reported. Jairam Ramesh alleged the board had denied cybersecurity vulnerabilities for weeks before acknowledging the system was compromised. The p
Iran talks and Lebanon fighting collide diplomatically
Times NowArchived
The de-escalation claim came after Iran signalled it could suspend talks with Washington if Israeli operations in Lebanon continued. Hezbollah had launched rockets at Israeli military infrastructure in Tiberias and Nahariya, calling them a response to ceasefire violations. Furthe
Rafale plan targets India's fighter squadron shortage
The HinduArchived
The proposed Rafale acquisition addresses a serious IAF capacity gap, with about 29 fighter squadrons against an authorised 42. India already operates 36 Rafales under the 2016 agreement. The new programme could have 90 to 94 aircraft manufactured in India through a Dassault part
Delhi Police arrest Saket building owner after collapse
Outlook IndiaArchived
Delhi Police arrested the owner of a four-storey building that collapsed in South Delhi's Saket area, Outlook India reported. The collapse killed four people and injured others, prompting rescue work by fire services, NDRF teams, and local police. Officers booked the owner for cu
Maharashtra finds 80 lakh Ladki Bahin beneficiaries ineligible
Scroll.inArchived
Maharashtra's verification of the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin scheme found about 80 lakh women ineligible, reducing beneficiaries from 2.4 crore to nearly 1.7 crore after an April 30 e-KYC deadline. Officials cited incomplete e-KYC, income-tax status, age limits, and overlap w
Zee gets India rights for 2026 FIFA World Cup
The HinduArchived
Zee Entertainment secured India broadcast rights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 38 FIFA events through 2034, The Hindu reported. The deal came ten days before the tournament begins on June 11 in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Terms were undisclosed, with India rights neg
PSG celebrations turn deadly after Champions League win
ESPNArchived
Celebrations after PSG's Champions League final win over Arsenal turned violent across France, ESPN reported. A 24-year-old died in a motorbike crash near Porte Maillot, a 17-year-old was left in a coma after a stabbing, and another person was seriously injured when a car hit a t
Delhi HC recognises right to be forgotten
The HinduArchived
The Delhi High Court recognised the right to be forgotten as part of privacy under Article 21, The Hindu reported. Justice Sachin Datta directed search engines and legal platforms to de-index or disable name-based searches for certain court orders and news reports. The relief cov
Iran suspends mediated exchanges with US
News18Archived
Iran suspended mediated exchanges with the United States through intermediaries, News18 reported, citing state media. Tehran linked the move to continued Israeli military activity in Lebanon and alleged ceasefire violations. Tasnim said Iran would not resume talks unless Israeli
CBI arrests RCom Group MD in bank fraud case
IANSArchived
The CBI arrested Reliance Communications Group managing director Amitabh Jhunjhunwala in a Rs 6,015 crore bank fraud case involving an SBI-led consortium of 11 banks, IANS reported. He was already in Tihar custody in an ED case, produced in Mumbai, formally arrested, and sent toMessi statue removal enters Bengal political backdrop
MSNArchived
The Lake Town statue was backed by Sree Bhumi Sporting Club and former TMC minister Sujit Bose, and was virtually inaugurated during Messi's December 2025 GOAT India Tour. Its removal followed safety complaints, but it also came after the BJP replaced the TMC government and earli
Supreme Court declines urgent NEET-UG 2026 re-test plea
LiveLawArchived
The Supreme Court declined a plea to direct a NEET-UG 2026 re-test on June 21 in computer-based mode instead of pen-paper format, LiveLaw reported. A bench of Justices P.S. Narasimha and Aravind Kumar posted the matter after vacation. The petition was filed by RJD MP Sudhakar Sin
Strikes raise stakes around Hormuz diplomacy
BBCArchived
The exchange shows a controlled but dangerous escalation: Washington hit military sensing and command nodes, Tehran answered through attacks near US-linked bases, and Kuwait's interceptions widened regional exposure. No US casualties may help keep diplomacy alive, yet every drone
Israel captures Lebanon's Beaufort Castle
Al JazeeraArchived
Israel captured Lebanon's Beaufort Castle, also known as Qalaat al-Shaqif, Al Jazeera reported. The 900-year-old fortress overlooks the Litani River and Nabatieh, offering a strategic vantage over southern Lebanon and northern Israel. Israel described the move as part of a securi
Mamata says TMC better off without rebel MLAs
Times of IndiaArchived
Mamata Banerjee said Trinamool Congress is better off without rebel MLAs, hours after the party expelled two legislators for alleged anti-party activity. She said TMC belongs to workers, not leaders, and accused some former power holders of reaching understandings with another pa
Scaling prototypes is India's next defence challenge
Times of IndiaArchived
India's defence pipeline is broad, but deployment will depend on funding, semiconductor access, propulsion reliability, production speed, and joint doctrine. Tejas delays and submarine gaps show that prototypes must become interoperable systems at scale. What reforms would help d
Malaysia blocks under-16 social media account registrations
Times of IndiaArchived
Malaysia began enforcing rules barring children under 16 from registering social media accounts from June 1. The Child Protection Code under the Online Safety Act applies to major platforms with at least eight million Malaysian users, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Yo
Bengal orders SIT probe into Lakshmir Bhandar accounts
Times of IndiaArchived
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari ordered a Special Investigation Team to examine alleged irregularities in the Lakshmir Bhandar scheme. He claimed nearly 30 lakh beneficiary accounts were fake and said the matter would be probed from a money laundering angle. The schem
Kanpur influencer Mansi found dead, family alleges harassment
Times of IndiaArchived
Social media influencer Mansi was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Kanpur, with her family alleging dowry harassment and murder. Her relatives accused husband Sagar Rajput and in-laws of torture, claiming the death was later projected as suicide. A protest was held on
Bengal cabinet expansion inducts 35 BJP MLAs as ministers
The TelegraphArchived
West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi administered oath to 35 BJP MLAs at Lok Bhavan in Kolkata as Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari expanded his council of ministers. The induction added 13 cabinet ministers, 3 ministers of state with independent charge, and 19 ministers of state, raisin
Twisha Sharma death case, ex-judge Giribala Singh arrested by CBI
NDTVArchived
CBI arrested retired judge Giribala Singh on Thursday in Bhopal in the Twisha Sharma death case, a day after the Madhya Pradesh High Court cancelled her anticipatory bail. She faces charges including dowry death and cruelty under the BNS, plus provisions of the Dowry Prohibition
Trump halts Iran strikes after tense call as Netanyahu pushes to resume war
CNNArchived
Trump and Netanyahu clashed in a tense Tuesday call over the Iran war. Trump halted planned strikes to pursue diplomacy after Gulf allies, including Qatar and the UAE, requested a pause. Netanyahu pressed to resume military action. Tehran is reviewing an updated U.S. proposal via
iPhone 18 Pro Max leaks point to September launch and Rs 1.54 lakh India price
MintArchived
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max at its September 2026 event. Leaks suggest a 6.9-inch 120Hz OLED display, A20 Pro chip with 12GB RAM, a 48MP rear camera, and a 5,100mAh battery. India pricing for the Pro Max may start near Rs 1.54 lakh for the base model
India calls out Pakistan's genocidal record at UN Security Council
The HinduArchived
At the UN Security Council on May 20, India told Pakistan its long tainted record of genocidal acts disqualifies it from lecturing others on civilian protection. Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni spoke after Pakistan raised Jammu and Kashmir during the annual open debate on protecti
Vijay swears in 23 ministers as Congress ends 59-year absence from Tamil Nadu power
The HinduArchived
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay expanded his cabinet on May 21, swearing in 23 legislators at Chennai's Lok Bhavan during a ceremony overseen by Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar. Two Congress MLAs, S. Rajesh Kumar from Killiyoor and P. Viswanathan from Melur, joined
Rupee's long losing run may halt on relief from oil and US yields
ReutersArchived
The rupee's long losing streak may ease after oil prices cooled and U.S. Treasury yields retreated, traders said on May 21. The currency had neared 97 per dollar amid Iran war-driven crude spikes and equity outflows. WTI traded lower after Trump signalled final-stage Iran talks,
Cockroach Janta Party crosses 10 million Instagram followers in five days
India TodayArchived
What began as a joke now draws MPs, retired bureaucrats, and thousands of sign-ups to a mock party listing eligibility as unemployed and chronically online. Organisers say satire offers an outlet where formal politics feels distant. The episode coincided with NEET cancellation prRBI sells dollars before market open as rupee rallies about 70 paise
ReutersArchived
The Reserve Bank of India revived aggressive pre-market dollar sales on May 21 to arrest the rupee's slide. State-run banks offloaded dollars before the open, lifting the currency about 70 paise within minutes to near 96 and opening onshore spot at 96.30, up 0.5 percent after it
Parliament finance panel hears Binance, WazirX, and ZebPay on virtual digital assets
MoneycontrolArchived
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance met Binance, WazirX, and ZebPay on May 20 in New Delhi to study virtual digital assets. Chaired by BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab, the panel also heard IFSCA officials and finance ministries on taxation, investor protection, and a broade
Rahul Gandhi says Constitution under attack at Raebareli rally
The HinduArchived
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi told a Bahujan Swabhiman Sabha in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, on May 20 that the Constitution, carrying the voices of Ambedkar, Gandhi, and reformers such as Narayana Guru, is under attack. He unveiled a statue of revolutionary Veera Pasi and said remem
PM Modi lands in Delhi after UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy tour
The HinduArchived
Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to Delhi on May 21, landing in the national capital after a five-nation tour abroad that began May 15 across the UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, and Italy. He signed pacts on energy, defence, critical minerals, green hydrogen, and elevated
